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User’s Manual

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Operating Basics

Action Buttons

The action buttons are divided into a top row and a bottom row of 3 buttons
each and are assigned the following functions.

Email

This button will start the user‘s default email
program.

Tapping on this zone will start the application and
then switch the Touch Pad to Pointing Mode,
since the user will want to use the application
they just launched.

ConfigFree

This button will start Toshiba‘s ConfigFree
application.

Tapping on this zone will start the application and
then switch the Touch Pad to Pointing Mode,
since the user will want to use the application
they just launched.

Print

Tapping this button will open the currently active
window’s print menu.

This feature may not function with some software.

Application 1, 2, 3

Tapping on this zone will launch the program or
action currently assigned to this zone. If no action
is configured, tapping on this zone will bring up
the configuration dialog box.

Refer to the

Synaptics Touch Pad Properties

section in this chapter.

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Summary of Contents for PQG30

Page 1: ...Qosmio G30 TOSHIBA Qosmio G30 Portable Personal Computer User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...ted by the copyright laws These copyrighted materials may be copied for private use at home only If beyond the limitation above you copy including to transform data formats or modify these materials transfer them or distribute them via the Internet without approval of copyright owners you may be subject to claims for compensation for damage and or criminal penalties due to infringements of copyrig...

Page 3: ...or is trademarks of the InterVideo Inc Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential unpublished works Copyright 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved EdgeMotion PalmCheck TouchPad and Synaptics are trademarks or registered trademarks of Synaptics Incorporated Other trademarks and registered trademarks ...

Page 4: ...receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received ...

Page 5: ...he CE Mark in accordance with the related European Directives Responsible for CE Marking is TOSHIBA Europe Hammfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany VCCI Class B Information Harmonic Information Supplementary Information The product complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and or the R TTE Directive 1999 05 EEC ...

Page 6: ...e with the following networks It has been tested to and found to conform with the additional requirements conditional in EG 201 121 Germany ATAAB AN005 AN006 AN007 AN009 AN010 and DE03 04 05 08 09 12 14 17 Greece ATAAB AN005 AN006 and GR01 02 03 04 Portugal ATAAB AN001 005 006 007 011 and P03 04 08 10 Spain ATAAB AN005 007 012 and ES01 Switzerland ATAAB AN002 All other countries regions ATAAB AN00...

Page 7: ... attempts can be made If more than two redial attempts are made the modem will return Black Listed If you are experiencing problems with the Black Listed code set the interval between redials at one minute or longer Japan s Telecommunications Business Law permits up to two redials on analogue telephones but the redials must be made within a total of three minutes The internal modem is approved by ...

Page 8: ...on request Telephone company procedures The goal of the telephone company is to provide you with the best service it can In order to do this it may occasionally be necessary for them to make changes in their equipment operations or procedures If these changes might affect your service or the operation of your equipment the telephone company will give you notice in writing to allow you to make any ...

Page 9: ... installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordina...

Page 10: ...country region is correctly set enter the command ATI which displays the currently active setting To set the country region permanently to Australia enter the following command sequence AT TE 1 ATS133 1 AT F AT W AT TE 0 ATZ Failure to set the modem to the Australia country region setting as shown above will result in the modem being operated in a non compliant manner Consequently there would be n...

Page 11: ...rs required for compliance with Telecom s PTC Specifications are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this modem The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom Specifications There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation and The equipment shall go o...

Page 12: ...ling standard Number to be dialed 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Number to program into computer 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Note that where DTMF dialing is used the numbers should be entered normally The transmit level from this device is set at a fixed level and because of this there may be circumstances where the performance is less than optimal Before reporting such occurrences as faults please check the line wi...

Page 13: ...connected to the Telecom network The Telepermit label may also be shown on the packaging of the product and in the sales literature as required in PTC 100 The charge for a Telepermit assessment is 337 50 An additional charge of 337 50 is payable where an assessment is based on reports against non Telecom New Zealand Specifications 112 50 is charged for each variation when submitted at the same tim...

Page 14: ...le Layer Recording model employs a laser system To ensure proper use of this product please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference Should the unit ever require maintenance contact an authorized service location Use of controls adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent direct exposure...

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Page 17: ...ss injury xxxi Heat injury xxxi Pressure or impact damage xxxi PC card overheating xxxii Mobile phone xxxii The cautions on use of a Qosmio G30 series computer xxxii Introduction Equipment checklist 1 1 Hardware 1 1 Software 1 2 Documentation 1 2 Features 1 3 Special features 1 10 Utilities 1 12 Options 1 16 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed 2 1 Left side 2 3 Right side 2 5 Back side 2 ...

Page 18: ...computer 3 3 Seating and posture 3 4 Lighting 3 5 Work habits 3 5 Strategic Rest Breaks 3 6 Other Things to Note 3 6 Connecting the AC adaptor 3 6 Opening the display 3 9 Turning on the power 3 9 Starting up for the first time 3 10 Turning off the power 3 10 Shut Down mode Boot mode 3 10 Standby Mode 3 11 Hibernation Mode 3 13 Restarting the computer 3 14 Creating the Optical Recovery Discs of Qos...

Page 19: ...discs 4 13 Writing CD DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive 4 14 Important message 4 14 Legal Footnotes 4 14 Before writing or rewriting 4 14 When writing or rewriting 4 17 RecordNow Basic for TOSHIBA 4 17 Data Verification 4 18 DLA for TOSHIBA 4 19 Video 4 19 When using WinDVD Creator Platinum 4 19 How to make a DVD Video 4 20 How to learn more about InterVideo WinDVD Creator 4 20 Important information f...

Page 20: ... types 4 33 Connecting LAN cable 4 34 Disconnecting LAN cable 4 34 Cleaning the computer 4 35 Moving the computer 4 35 The Keyboard Typewriter keys 5 1 Function keys F1 F12 5 2 Soft keys Fn key combinations 5 2 Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard 5 2 Hot keys 5 3 Fn Sticky key 5 6 Windows special keys 5 6 Keypad overlay 5 7 Turning on the overlays 5 7 Temporarily using normal keyboard overlay on 5...

Page 21: ... Power up modes 6 16 Windows utilities 6 16 Hot keys 6 16 Panel power on off 6 16 System Auto Off 6 16 HW Setup Accessing HW Setup 7 1 HW Setup window 7 1 Other settings 7 8 Starting and Ending the BIOS Setup Program 7 8 Enhanced C States 7 9 Core Multi Processing 7 9 Execute Disable Bit Capability 7 9 Virtualization Technology 7 10 Using the Remote Controller Front operation button and QosmioPlay...

Page 22: ... Operational range of the remote control 8 29 Installing Removing batteries 8 30 Type of battery that can be used for the Remote Controller 8 31 Installing the batteries 8 31 Replacing the batteries 8 32 QosmioEngine 8 32 Restrictions of the QosmioEngine 8 33 nVIDIA GeForce Go 7300 8 34 Optional Devices PC card 9 2 Inserting a PC card 9 2 Removing a PC card 9 3 ExpressCard 9 3 Inserting an Express...

Page 23: ... IN 9 25 S Video in 9 25 Model without the TV Tuner 9 26 i LINK IEEE1394 9 26 Precautions 9 26 Connecting 9 27 Disconnecting 9 27 Bluetooth USB Adaptor 9 27 Bluetooth Wireless Mouse 9 28 Bluetooth Wireless Stereo 9 28 Bluetooth 2 0 EDR Module Kit 9 28 Security lock 9 28 Troubleshooting Problem solving process 10 1 Preliminary checklist 10 2 Analyzing the problem 10 2 Hardware and system checklist ...

Page 24: ...th 10 17 TV output signal 10 17 i LINK IEEE1394 device 10 18 Video Playback 10 18 Disposing of PC and PC batteries 10 18 TOSHIBA support 10 19 Before you call 10 19 Where to write 10 20 Legal Footnotes CPU 1 11 1 Memory Main System 2 11 2 Battery Life 3 11 2 HDD Drive Capacity 4 11 3 LCD 5 11 3 Graphics Processor Unit GPU 6 11 3 Wireless LAN 7 11 3 Non applicable Icons 8 11 3 Copy Protection 9 11 ...

Page 25: ...play Controller and Modes Appendix C AT Commands Appendix D S registers Appendix E V 90 Appendix F Wireless LAN Appendix G TOSHIBA RAID Appendix H Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Appendix I AC Power Cord and Connectors Appendix J Usage Restrictions Glossary Index ...

Page 26: ...xxvi User s Manual Table of Contents ...

Page 27: ...w user of computers or if you re new to portable computing first read over the Introduction and The Grand Tour chapters to familiarize yourself with the computer s features components and accessory devices Then read Getting Started for step by step instructions on setting up your computer If you are an experienced computer user please continue reading the preface to learn how this manual is organi...

Page 28: ...on on how to perform some diagnostic tests and suggests courses of action if the computer doesn t seem to be working properly Chapter 11 Legal Footnotes provides Legal Footnotes information related to your computer The Appendixes provide technical information about your computer The Glossary defines general computer terminology and includes a list of acronyms used in the text The Index quickly dir...

Page 29: ...below ABC When procedures require an action such as clicking an icon or entering text the icon s name or the text you are to type in is represented in the type face you see to the left S ABC Names of windows or icons or text generated by the computer that appear on its display screen are presented in the type face you see to the left Pay attention A caution informs you that improper use of equipme...

Page 30: ...xxx User s Manual Preface ...

Page 31: ...th the computer If the computer is used for long periods its surface can become very warm While the temperature will not feel hot to the touch if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time if you rest the computer on your lap or if you keep your hands on the palm rest for example your skin might suffer low heat injury If the computer has been used for a long time avoid direct ...

Page 32: ... 30 cm be maintained between the computer and a mobile phone in use The cautions on use of a Qosmio G30 series computer 1 Cleaning of dust accumulated on the cooling vent of the computer 2 Cooling vents on the underside and back side of the computer When you use your computer in a dusty area dirt and debris may accumulate on the cooling vents at the under side of your unit If this occurs the accum...

Page 33: ...n air by creating a vacuum If the fan is blocked it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to shut down Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper plastic wrappers or other similar materials can block the air intake preventing air from reaching the CPU Do not use the computer on surfaces with objects that can be drawn in by the cooling fan ...

Page 34: ...xxxiv User s Manual General Precautions ...

Page 35: ...items Qosmio G30 Portable Personal Computer AC adaptor and power cord 2 pin plug or 3 pin plug Modular cable VIDEO IN cable Used for connection to VIDEO IN port Refer to chapter 8 Using the Remote Controller Front operation button and QosmioPlayer Remote Controller Remote control receiver Infrared transmitter cable Antenna adaptor Two AA manganese batteries for Remote Controller Some of the featur...

Page 36: ... Launch Is preinstalled in some regions TOSHIBA TouchPad On Off Utility TOSHIBA Zooming Utility TOSHIBA Picture Enhancement Utility TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format TOSHIBA Acoustic Silencer TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility for Display Devices TOSHIBA Display Device Change Utility TOSHIBA Password Utility Online manual Product Recovery Media Documentation Qosmio G30 Portable Personal Computer User s Manual Use...

Page 37: ...models of the computers carry Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology which is based on three separate technologies of Intel CoreTM Duo processor Intel PRO Wireless Network Connection and Mobile Intel 945 Express Chipset Family Legal Footnote CPU 1 For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding CPU please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11 Click the 1 Slots The slot accepts a 25...

Page 38: ...egarding Battery Life please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11 Click the 3 RTC battery The internal RTC battery backs up the Real Time Clock and calendar AC adaptor The AC adaptor provides power to the system and recharges the batteries when they are low It comes with a detachable power cord It encloses 2 pin or 3 pin plug type Because it is universal it can receive a range of AC ...

Page 39: ...is computer is equipped with a full size DVD Super Multi drive module that lets you record data to rewritable CD DVDs as well as run 12cm 4 72 CD DVDs It reads DVD ROMs at maximum 8 speed and CD ROMs at maximum 24 speed It writes CD R at up to 24 speed CD RW at up to 10 speed DVD R and DVD R at maximum 8 speed DVD R DL at maximum 2 speed DVD R DL at maximum 2 4 speed DVD RW and DVD RW at maximum 4...

Page 40: ...otes section in Chapter 11 Click the 5 Graphics controller Graphics controller maximizes display performance Refer to Display Controller and Modes section in Appendix B for more information Legal Footnote Graphics Processor Unit GPU 6 For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding Graphics Processor Unit GPU please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11 Click the 6 Built in 85 ke...

Page 41: ...ternal speakers and microphone as well as jacks for an external microphone and headphone TV antenna port Built in TV Tuner is provided with some models Connect the antenna adaptor to this port to watch TV programs on your computer or record them S Video in Port A camcorder or other recording device can be connected to this port via the S Video in cable optional for importing video data Refer to th...

Page 42: ...s provided with your computer This supports only Qosmio Player Remote Controller Use this device to watch TV or play CD DVD Its type and functions may depend on the model of your computer Remote control receiver This is a sensor device that receives signals from the Remote Controller which is provided with your computer Modem An internal modem provides capability for data and fax communication It ...

Page 43: ...alent Privacy WEP data encryption based on 152 bit encryption algorithm Atheros module type Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption based on 128 bit encryption algorithm Intel module type Advanced Encryption Standard AES data encryption based on 256 bit encryption algorithm Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Wake up on Wireless LAN Intel module type The numerical values shown above are the theoretica...

Page 44: ... computer to a desk or other large object Hot keys Key combinations let you quickly change the system configuration directly from the keyboard without running a system configuration program The Hot key functions are supported only under Windows not supported under QosmioPlayer Display automatic power off This feature automatically cuts off power to the internal display when there is no keyboard in...

Page 45: ...ty It also protects electronic components from abnormal conditions such as voltage overload from an AC adaptor You can monitor remaining battery capacity by using the Battery remaining item in TOSHIBA Power Saver Battery save mode This feature lets you save battery power You can specify the Power Save Mode in the Profile item in TOSHIBA Power Saver Panel power on off This feature turns power to th...

Page 46: ...urn off the power without exiting from your software Data is maintained in the computer s main memory When you turn on the power again you can continue working right where you left off TOSHIBA Power Saver To access this power savings management program click start click the Control Panel click Performance and Maintenance and click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon HW Setup This program lets you customi...

Page 47: ... point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Utilities and click Fn esse DVD Video Player The DVD Video Player is used to play DVD Video It has an on screen interface and functions Click start point to All Programs point to InterVideo WinDVD then click InterVideo WinDVD TOSHIBA Picture Enhancement Utility This utility lets you change image quality according to your viewing environment lets you...

Page 48: ...Fn Space keys to change the display resolution TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool displays the basic information on the computer s configuration and allows some of the built in devices functionality to be tested To start TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool click start point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Utility and click PC Diagnostic Tool Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshi...

Page 49: ...g functions by customizing the settings To open a file stored in a predefined folder To quickly launch your frequently used applications which have been registered TOSHIBA TouchPad On Off Utility This utility has the following function To disable enable the Touch Pad with Fn F9 key TOSHIBA RAID Utility TOSHIBA RAID Utility is used to create or manage RAID array To start the utility click start poi...

Page 50: ... port Please note that you cannot format 720 kilobyte floppy disks under Windows XP but you are able to use disks that have been previously formatted Battery Charger The battery charger lets you charge extra batteries outside the computer 100GB HDD upgrade kit 100 GB Hard disk drive pack can easily be installed in the computer Bluetooth USB Adaptor A Bluetooth adaptor that has a USB connector Wire...

Page 51: ...h its display panel in the closed position Figure 2 1 Front of the computer with display closed Legal Footnote Non applicable Icons 8 For more information on the Legal Footnote regarding Non applicable Icons please refer to the Legal Footnotes section in Chapter 11 Click the 8 Display latch System indicators Wireless communication switch Optical Disk Drive Infrared receiver window Optical Disk Dri...

Page 52: ...uction of your medical device when using any WiFi or Bluetooth functionality Always turn off WiFi or Bluetooth functionality if the PC is near automatic control equipment or appliances such as automatic doors or fire detectors Radio waves can cause malfunction of such equipment possibly resulting in serious injury Do not use the WiFi or Bluetooth functionalities near a microwave oven or in areas s...

Page 53: ... staples and paper clips to enter the PC or keyboard Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause PC damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Operation of all functions of all USB devices has not been confirmed Some functions might not execute properly Bridge media slot This slot lets you insert an SD card Memory Stick Pro xD picture card and MultiMediaCard Refer to...

Page 54: ...possibly resulting in serious injury i LINK IEEE1394 port Connect an external device such as a digital video camera to this port for high speed data transfer Microphone jack A 3 5 mm mini microphone jack enables connection of a three conductor mini jack for monaural microphone input Headphone S PDIF jack This jack lets you connect digital speakers or a stereo headphone 16 ohm minimum When you conn...

Page 55: ...e S Video in section in Chapter 9 Optional Devices Modem jack In areas where an internal modem is installed as standard equipment there is a modem jack that lets you use a modular cable to connect the modem directly to a telephone line Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line could cause a PC system failure Connect the built in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines ...

Page 56: ...ter or record them DC IN 15V jack The AC adaptor connects to this jack Use only the model of AC adaptor that comes with the computer Using the wrong adaptor can damage your computer Cooling vents Cooling vents help CPU keep from overheating Do not block the cooling vents Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the PC or keyboard Foreign metal objects can create a ...

Page 57: ...iversal Serial Bus ports are on the back side Refer to Left side section for details External monitor port This external monitor port lets you connect an external video display D Video out port This D Video out port lets you transfer 525i 480i 525p 480p 1125i 1080i or 750p 720p data to external devices Refer to TV section in Chapter 9 Optional Devices HDMI out port HDMI out port can connect with T...

Page 58: ...s contains a Hard disk drive pack which can be removed and reinstalled For more information on how to remove or reinstall the Hard disk drive pack refer to the section on the in Chapter 9 Optional Devices HDD2 If your model has two Hard disk drives this contains a secondary Hard disk drive pack The secondary pack can be removed and reinstalled For more information on how to remove or reinstall the...

Page 59: ...isplay open Battery release latch Slide and hold this latch to release the battery pack for removal For detailed information on removing the battery packs refer to Chapter 6 Power Battery pack The battery pack powers the computer when the AC adaptor is not connected For detailed information on the battery pack refer to Chapter 6 Power Stereo speaker Right Touch Pad control buttons Touch Pad Power ...

Page 60: ...e speakers Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the PC or keyboard Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause PC damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury Front operation button eleven buttons Eleven buttons are available for use TV CD DVD Play Pause Stop Previous Next Record Brightness down Brightness up DOLBY TV out These butt...

Page 61: ...the Panel Power Off On feature When you close the panel the computer enters Hibernation mode and shuts down When you open the panel the computer starts in Hibernation mode Use the TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility to enable or disable this feature The default is enabled Refer to the TOSHIBA Power Saver Utility and Panel Power Off On items in Chapter 1 Introduction for details on settings Do not put a ma...

Page 62: ...nge Power The Power indicator glows blue when the computer is on If you select Standby from Shut Down Windows this indicator flashes orange one second on two seconds off while the computer shuts down Battery The Battery indicator shows the condition of the battery s charge blue indicates full charge orange indicates battery charging and flashing orange indicates a low battery charge Refer to Chapt...

Page 63: ... status of the display overlay Figure 2 9 Keypad overlay indicators Wireless communication The Wireless communication indicator glows when the Bluetooth and wireless LAN functions are turned on All models are provided with a Wireless Communication switch although only some models are equipped with both Wireless LAN and Bluetooth functions Caps Lock indicator Caps Lock The Caps Lock indicator glows...

Page 64: ...rly Writable discs This section describes the types of writable CD DVD discs Check the specifications for your drive to for the type of discs it can write Use RecordNow to write compact discs Refer to Chapter 4 Operating Basics Arrow mode When the Arrow mode indicator lights green you can use the keypad overlay gray labeled keys as cursor keys Refer to the Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5 The K...

Page 65: ...cord data to rewritable CD DVDs as well as run either 12 cm 4 72 CD DVDs without using an adaptor CD ROM DVD ROM HD DVD CD DA Photo CDTM single multi session CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form1 Form2 DVD Video CD Text CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 Enhanced CD CD EXTRA Addressing Method 2 Some types and formats of DVD R DL and DVD R DL discs may be unreadable The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster a...

Page 66: ...uct may differ depending on the product model Depending on the model a 2 pin plug or 3 pin plug set of the above may be bundled Do not use a 3 pin to 2 pin conversion plug The supplied power cord conforms to safety rules and regulations in the region the product is bought and should not be used outside this region For use in other regions please buy power cords that conform to safety rules and reg...

Page 67: ...your work space Establishing a comfortable work site is important for you and your computer A poor work environment or stressful work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands wrists or other joints Proper ambient conditions should also be maintained for the computer s operation This section discusses the following topics General conditions Placement of...

Page 68: ...t Never place your PC near an object that generates a magnetic field such as a speaker or TV Do not wear magnetic bracelets while using your PC Exposure to magnetic fields can cause system failure malfunction or loss of data Never place a heavy object on the PC and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the PC It could damage the PC or cause system failure Never use benzene thinner or other ch...

Page 69: ... this product on a flat surface Provide a sufficient space behind the PC to allow easy adjustment of the display panel Always provide sufficient space around the PC to ensure adequate ventilation Always provide sufficient space for operating a mouse and other peripheral devices Placement of the computer Position the computer and peripheral devices to provide comfort and safety Position your LCD di...

Page 70: ...r bent slightly forward forward facing and balanced Generally the head is in line with the torso Keep shoulders relaxed and let upper arms hang normally at the side of the body Keep elbows in close to the body and bent Keep feet fully supported by floor or foot rest Keep back fully supported with appropriate lumbar support when sitting vertical or leaning back slightly Keep thighs and hips support...

Page 71: ...nd equipment as described earlier can reduce tension in your shoulders or neck and ease back strain Vary your posture frequently Occasionally stand up and stretch or exercise briefly Exercise and stretch your wrists and hands a number of times during the day Frequently look away from the computer and focus your eyes on a distant object for several seconds for example 30 seconds every 15 minutes Ta...

Page 72: ...er format storage media without checking its content Formatting destroys all stored data It is a good idea to periodically back up the internal hard disk or other main storage device to external media General storage media is not durable or stable over long periods of time and under certain conditions may result in data loss Before you install a device or application save any data in memory to the...

Page 73: ...legal voltage and frequency specifications and requirements in the country of use Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury The supplied power cord conforms to safety rules and regulations in the region the product is bought and should not be used outside this region For use in other regions please buy power cords that conform to safety rules an...

Page 74: ...output plug to the DC IN 15V jack on the back side of the computer Figure 3 4 Connecting the adaptor to the computer 3 Plug the power cord into a live wall outlet The Battery and DC IN indicators on the front of the computer should glow The Universal AC Adaptor and power cord bundled with this product may differ depending on the product model Depending on the model a 2 pin plug or 3 pin plug set o...

Page 75: ...scribes how to turn on the power 1 Open the computer s LCD display panel As the display panel cannot be opened until 180 degrees please be careful of the angle when flipping open the display panel Use reasonable care when opening and closing the display panel Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer Display latch After you turn on the power for the first time do not turn...

Page 76: ... mode When you turn off the power in Shut Down mode no data is saved and the computer will boot to the operating system s main screen 1 If you have entered data save it to the hard disk or to a floppy disk 2 Make sure all disk disc activity has stopped then remove the CD DVDs or floppy disk Power button Be sure to read the Windows End User License Agreement display carefully Make sure the HDD indi...

Page 77: ...into Standby mode according to the settings in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility To restore operation from Standby Mode press the power button or press any key The latter action only works on the internal keyboard if the Wake up on Keyboard option is enabled in HW Setup If the computer automatically enters Standby mode while a network application is active the application might not be restored when ...

Page 78: ...ntrol Panel Open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power Saver When you turn the power back on you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer Standby limitations Standby will not function under the following conditions Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise You can also enable Standby...

Page 79: ...ion Mode To enter Hibernation mode follow the steps below 1 Click start 2 Select Turn Off Computer 3 Open the Turn Off Computer dialog box 4 Select Hibernate Save your data While entering Hibernation Mode the computer saves the contents of memory to the hard disk drive However for safety sake it is best to save your data manually Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC ada...

Page 80: ...akes a moment to save current memory data to the hard disk During this time the HDD indicator will light After you turn off the computer and memory is saved to the hard disk turn off the power to any peripheral devices Restarting the computer Certain conditions require that you reset the system For example if You change certain computer settings An error occurs and the computer does not respond to...

Page 81: ...s below 1 Load the Product Recovery Media in the optional Optical Disk Drive and turn off the computer s power 2 Hold down the F12 key and turn on the power When Qosmio appears release the F12 key 3 Use the left or right cursor key to select the Optical Disk Drive in the Boot Devices menu For details refer to the Boot Priority section in Chapter 7 HW Setup 4 Follow the on screen instructions Some ...

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Page 83: ... fingertip and moving the finger along the pad and in Dual Mode the Touch Pad can be used to operate a variety of functions Figure 4 1 Touch Pad and Touch Pad control buttons Pointing Mode Operation To use the Touch Pad in Pointing Mode simply touch it with a fingertip and move the finger along the pad in the direction you want the on screen pointer to move The two buttons below the keyboard are u...

Page 84: ...ode button and the other is to tap one of the six action buttons You can also tap the Touch Pad to perform functions similar to those of the left button Click Tap once Double click Tap twice Drag and drop Tap to select the object you want to move Leave your finger on the Touch Pad after the second tap and move your finger along the pad to move the object Mode Button Tapping within this button s zo...

Page 85: ... This button will start Toshiba s ConfigFree application Tapping on this zone will start the application and then switch the Touch Pad to Pointing Mode since the user will want to use the application they just launched Print Tapping this button will open the currently active window s print menu This feature may not function with some software Application 1 2 3 Tapping on this zone will launch the ...

Page 86: ... Pad Properties Dual Mode configuration in the control panel Dual Mode settings Function settings The Dual Mode configuration will be added to the Tapping Section in the standard control panel Figure 4 3 Dual Mode settings window Switch to Button Mode by tapping in the upper right corner Check the box to use Dual Mode If the box is left unchecked the mode cannot be switched by clicking the upper r...

Page 87: ...ion device it is no longer necessary to input the password from the keyboard Just by swiping the finger against the fingerprint sensor the following functions will be enabled Logon to Windows and access a security enabled homepage through IE Internet Explorer Files and folders can be encrypted decrypted and third party access to them prevented Disable the password protected screen saver when retur...

Page 88: ... electricity is a common cause of sensor failures especially when the weather is dry Clean the sensor with a lint free cloth Do not use detergent to clean the sensor Avoid the following finger conditions for enrollment or recognition as they may result in fingerprint enrollment errors or a drop in the fingerprint recognition success rate Soaked or swollen finger e g after taking bath Injured finge...

Page 89: ...s deleted on the fingerprint Storage inspector screen Fingerprint Sensor Limitations The fingerprint sensor compares and analyzes the unique characteristics in a fingerprint A warning message will be displayed when recognition is abnormal or recognition is not successful within a fixed duration The recognition success rate may differ from user to user Toshiba does not guarantee that this fingerpri...

Page 90: ...to the Enter your password field Click Next 4 The Hints for Fingerprint Enrollment screen is displayed Confirm the message and that there is a checkmark in Run Interactive Tutorial and click Next 5 The Correct Swipe Procedure screen is displayed Confirm the message and click Next 6 The Scanning Practice screen is displayed You can practice swiping your finger When you have finished practicing swip...

Page 91: ... the computer 2 The Logon Authorization screen is displayed Choose any of the enrolled fingers and swipe the fingerprint on the sensor If authentication is successful the user will be logged on to Windows Fingerprint Power on Security General The fingerprint authentication system can be used to replace the keyboard based User BIOS Password authentication system when booting up If you do not want t...

Page 92: ...ws using only one fingerprint authentication when booting up It is necessary to register the User BIOS Password and Windows Logon Password before using the Fingerprint Power on Security and this Fingerprint Single Sign On Feature Please use TOSHIBA Password Utility to register your User BIOS Password If Windows Logon is not the default for your system see Manual to register your Windows Logon Pass...

Page 93: ...ed users at all times TOSHIBA is not liable for any failure or damage that might arise out of the use of the fingerprint software or utility How to Swipe the Finger Using the following steps when swiping fingers for fingerprint registration or authentication will help to minimize authentication failures 1 Align the first joint of the finger to the center of the sensor Lightly touch the sensor and ...

Page 94: ...ad CD DVDs follow the steps below and refer to figures 4 5 1 Turn your computer on 2 Gently hold the CD DVD by the edges with its labeled facing up and insert it into the Optical Disk Drive slot straight on slowly Figure 4 4 Inserting a CD DVD Use the WinDVD application to view DVD Video discs An 8cm CD DVD can be used with the external Optical Disk Drive Be sure to follow instructions below Gentl...

Page 95: ...not power your computer on 2 Press the Eject button shown by the arrow below Figure 4 5 Pressing the eject button 3 Gently hold the CD DVD by the edges and pull it horizontally Figure 4 6 Removing a CD DVD The CD DVD will be ejected about halfway Do not place your hand or another object near the Optical Disk Drive slot Eject button Optical Disk Drive slot ...

Page 96: ...ed by writing or rewriting with this product or for any business profit loss or business interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software Given the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives you may experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or problem...

Page 97: ...ustrial Co Ltd DVD R DL MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION DVD R MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd DVD R DL Double Layer Recordable drive only MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION DVD RW DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for Version 1 1 or version 1 2 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION DVD RW MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION RICOH Co Ltd DVD RAM DVD Super Multi ...

Page 98: ... management so you may not be able to write the full capacity of the disc Since the disc is based on the DVD standard it might be filled with dummy data if the written data is less than about 1 GB Even if you write only a small amount of data it might take time to fill in the dummy data DVD RAM formatted by FAT32 cannot be read in Windows 2000 without DVD RAM Driver Software When multiple drives t...

Page 99: ...ect external devices including the following PC card SD card ExpressCard Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro xD picture card MultiMediaCard USB devices external monitor i LINK devices optical digital devices Use the Audio Video control button to reproduce music or voice Do not use shut down log off and standby hibernation while writing or rewriting Make sure writing or rewriting is completed before goin...

Page 100: ... In Windows NT4 you will need Service Pack 6 or later to read added data In Windows 2000 you will need Service Pack 2 or later to read it Some DVD ROM and DVD ROM CD R RW drives cannot read added data regardless of the operating system RecordNow does not support recording to DVD RAM discs To record to a DVD RAM use Explorer or another utility When you back up a DVD disc be sure the source drive su...

Page 101: ...ls due to an error on the disc When writing SETUP files for an application to a disc formatted by DLA and then attempting to start SETUP from this disc an error may occur In this case please copy the SETUP files to the hard disk and then run them from there Video As for InterVideo WinDVD Creator Platinum Only the model that can be written in to DVD is attached When using WinDVD Creator Platinum Yo...

Page 102: ...ollowing limitations when you write video DVD 1 Editing digital video Log in with Administrator rights to use WinDVD Creator Make sure that your computer is running on AC power when using WinDVD Creator Operate the computer at Full Power Do not use power saving features While you are editing a DVD you can display previews However if another application is running the preview might not display prop...

Page 103: ...rnal monitor i LINK devices optical digital devices Please verify your disc after recording important data DVD R R RW disc cannot be written in VR format WinDVD Creator cannot export to DVD Audio VideoCD miniDVD format WinDVD Creator can write DVD RAM RW in VR format but the disc may only play on your computer When writing to DVD disc WinDVD Creator requires 2GB or more over disk space every one h...

Page 104: ... 1 Store your floppy disks in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean If a floppy disk is dirty do not use cleaning fluid Clean it with a soft damp cloth 2 Never open the shutter or touch the magnetic surface of your floppy disk You could permanently damage it and lose data 3 Always handle floppy disks with care to prevent the loss of stored data Always apply the floppy disk...

Page 105: ...aler you purchased it from or use a commercially available antenna booster Please refer to the manual provided with the booster for details Connecting the Cable Use the antenna adaptor that comes with the product to connect the antenna to your computer Connecting the antenna adaptor 1 Save data shutdown Windows and turn off the power According to the government regulations it is not permitted to b...

Page 106: ... antenna adaptor 3 Connect the antenna cable to the other end of the antenna adaptor Figure 4 8 Connecting the antenna cable TV antenna port Antenna adaptor Antenna adaptor Antenna cable When you have been using a descrambler to receive the programs on cable TV or satellite broadcasting connect the descrambler to the antenna cable ...

Page 107: ...grams point to Accessories point to Entertainment and click Volume Control 2 Click Options and point to Properties 3 Select Recording and click OK 4 Click Options and select Advanced Controls 5 Click Advanced 6 Check the Microphone Boost checkbox SigmaTel Control Panel SigmaTel Control Panel lets you control some of the audio settings Follow the steps below to launch the SigmaTel Control Panel 1 C...

Page 108: ...ter settings to enhance sound quality To enable the Dolby Home Theater check the Enable Dolby Home Theater check box Then you will use the Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Virtual Speaker and Dolby Headphone To enable the Dolby Digital Live check the Enable Dolby Digital Live check box Dolby Home Theater and Dolby Digital Live are disabled as default For more information on using the Dolby refer to its he...

Page 109: ...y When you select a telephony location the corresponding region is automatically selected and it becomes the modem s current region setting Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone line could cause a PC system failure Connect the built in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines Never connect the built in modem to a digital line ISDN Never connect the built in modem to the ...

Page 110: ... the modem and Telephony Current Location region code do not match A warning dialog box is displayed if current settings for region code and telephony location are incorrect Modem Selection If the computer cannot recognize the internal modem a dialog box is displayed Select the COM port for your modem to use Dialing Properties Select this item to display the dialing properties Connecting To connec...

Page 111: ...r connect the built in modem to a digital line ISDN Never connect the built in modem to the digital connector on a public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange PBX Never connect the built in modem to a key telephone system for residences or offices Never operate your PC on AC power during a thunderstorm If you see lightning or hear thunder immediately turn off the PC An electric surge ...

Page 112: ...ryption based on the 128 bit encryption algorithm Intel module type Advanced Encryption Standard AES data encryption based on 256 bit encryption algorithm Wi Fi Protected Access WPA Wake up on Wireless LAN Intel module type Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake up on Wireless LAN is enabled The Wake up on Wireless LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leav...

Page 113: ...2 4 GHz band which is license free and compatible with radio systems in most countries in the world Radio links You can easily establish links between two or more devices The link is maintained even if the devices are not within line of sight Security Two advanced security mechanisms ensure a high level of security Authentication prevents access to critical data and makes it impossible to falsify ...

Page 114: ...tates Wireless communication switch You can enable or disable Wireless LAN function with the on off switch No transmissions are sent or received when the switch is off Slide the switch to the right to turn it on and to the left to turn it off Do not use the WiFi or Bluetooth functionalities near a microwave oven or in areas subject to radio interference or magnetic fields Interference from a micro...

Page 115: ... cable types If you are using Gigabit Ethernet LAN 1000 megabits per second 1000BASE T be sure to connect with a CAT5E cable or higher You cannot use a CAT3 or CAT5 cable If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN 100 megabits per second 100BASE TX be sure to connect with a CAT5 cable You cannot use a CAT3 cable If you are using Ethernet LAN 10 megabits per second 10BASE T you can connect with either a CA...

Page 116: ... the LAN hub in the same manner Check with your LAN administrator before disconnecting from the hub Connect the AC adaptor before connecting the LAN cable The AC adaptor must remain connected during LAN use If you disconnect the AC Adaptor while the computer is accessing a LAN the system may hang up Do not connect any other cable to the LAN jack except the LAN cable Otherwise malfunctions or damag...

Page 117: ... the power to the computer Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the computer Close the LCD display panel Do not pick up the computer by its display panel Before carrying your computer shut down the computer disconnect the power cable and wait until the PC cools down Failure to follow this instruction could result in minor injury Always turn off the power when you move the co...

Page 118: ...4 36 User s Manual Operating Basics ...

Page 119: ...ers punctuation marks and special symbols that appear on the screen There are some differences however between using a typewriter and using a computer keyboard Letters and numbers produced in computer text vary in width Spaces which are created by a space character may also vary depending on line justification and other factors The lowercase l el and the number 1 one are not interchangeable on com...

Page 120: ...Soft keys are key combinations that enable disable or configure specific features Emulating keys on enhanced keyboard Figure 5 1 A 101 key enhanced keyboard layout The keyboard is designed to provide all the features of the 101 key enhanced keyboard shown in figure 5 1 The 101 102 key enhanced keyboard has a numeric keypad and scroll lock key It also has additional Enter and Ctrl keys to the right...

Page 121: ...F12 ScrLock to lock the cursor on a specific line The power on default is off Press Fn Enter to simulate Enter on the enhanced keyboard s numeric keypad Press Fn Ctrl to simulate the enhanced keyboard s right Ctrl key Hot keys Hot keys Fn a function or Esc key let you enable or disable certain features of the computer Sound mute Pressing Fn Esc in a Windows environment turns sound on or off When y...

Page 122: ...tting You can also change this setting through the profile item in TOSHIBA Power Saver Standby When you press Fn F3 the computer enters Standby To avoid entering Standby unexpectedly a dialog box appears for verification However if you select the check box it will not appear in the future Hibernation When you press Fn F4 the computer enters Hibernation To avoid entering Hibernation unexpectedly a ...

Page 123: ...as both Bluetooth and Wireless LAN functions you can press Fn F8 to select which type of wireless communication you want to use When you press these hot keys a dialog box will appear Continue holding down Fn and press F8 to change the setting If wireless communication is turned off Disabled Wireless Communication Switch will be displayed Touch Pad Pressing Fn F9 in a windows environment enables or...

Page 124: ...enlarge To enlarge the icon size on the desktop or the application window press the 2 key while holding down the Fn key Fn Sticky key You can use the TOSHIBA Accessibility Utility to make the Fn key sticky that is you can press it once release it and then press an F number key To start the TOSHIBA Accessibility Utility click start point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Utilities and click...

Page 125: ...rd in figure 5 2 Turning on the overlays The numeric keypad overlay can be used for numeric data input or cursor and page control Arrow mode To turn on the Arrow mode press Fn F10 The Arrow mode F10 indicator lights Now try cursor and page control using the keys shown in figure 5 2 Press Fn F10 again to turn off the overlay Numeric mode To turn on the Numeric mode press Fn F11 The Numeric mode F11...

Page 126: ...an use the overlay for numeric entry If the Arrow mode indicator lights you can use the overlay for cursor and page control 3 Release Fn to return to normal keyboard operation Temporarily changing modes If the computer is in Numeric mode you can switch temporarily to Arrow mode by pressing a shift key If the computer is in Arrow mode you can switch temporarily to Numeric mode by pressing a shift k...

Page 127: ...ge status are affected by the power conditions whether an AC adaptor is connected whether a battery is installed and what the charge level is for the battery Table 6 1 Power conditions Power on Power off no operation AC adaptor connected Battery fully charged Operates LED Battery blue DC IN blue LED Battery blue DC IN blue Battery partially charged or no charge Operates Quick Charge LED Battery or...

Page 128: ...t connected Battery charge is above low battery trigger point Operates LED Battery off DC IN off Battery charge is below low battery trigger point Operates LED Battery flashes orange DC IN off Battery charge is exhausted Computer goes into Standby Mode and shuts down No battery installed Cannot operate LED Battery off DC IN off Flashing orange The battery charge is low The AC adaptor must be conne...

Page 129: ...ge charge will resume This occurs whether the computer s power is on or off Blue Indicates the AC adaptor is connected and supplying proper power to the computer Flashing orange Indicates a problem with the power supply Plug the AC adaptor into another outlet If it still does not operate properly contact your dealer No light Under any other conditions the indicator does not light Blue Indicates po...

Page 130: ...attery indicator may not indicate a low battery condition The battery pack is a lithium ion battery which can explode if not properly replaced used handled or disposed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the U...

Page 131: ...ed of Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby Mode Data is stored in RAM so if the computer loses power it will be lost When the computer is powered off in Standby Mode and the AC adaptor is not connected the battery pack supplies power to maintain...

Page 132: ...serious injury 3 Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive object This could cause serious injury or a fire and could also damage the battery pack Always wrap the battery pack in plastic or place it in a plastic bag whenever transporting it to avoid exposing the terminals to another conductive obje...

Page 133: ...f your body immediately wash it off under running water to help prevent skin rashes If electrolyte fluid should contact your clothes promptly remove them to help prevent the electrolyte fluid from contacting your body possibly resulting in serious injury 13 Always immediately turn the power off and disconnect the power cable plug from the plug socket if you observe any of the following conditions ...

Page 134: ... pack while the Wake up on LAN function is enabled Data will be lost Before you remove a battery pack disable the Wake up on LAN function 2 Never remove the battery pack while the Wake up on Wireless LAN function is enabled Data will be lost Before you remove a battery pack disable the Wake up on Wireless LAN function 3 To ensure the battery pack maintains maximum capacity operate the computer on ...

Page 135: ...early completely discharged Leave the AC adaptor connected for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging The computer enters Hibernate mode only if Hibernation is enabled in two places the Hibernate tab in Power Options and Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver Use only the computer connected to an AC power source or the optional TOSHIBA Battery charger to charge the battery pack Never...

Page 136: ...u enable battery power saving options The computer provides a battery save mode which can be set in TOSHIBA Power Saver to conserve battery power This mode has the following options CPU Processing speed Screen brightness Cooling Method Leaving the AC adaptor connected will shorten battery life At least once a month run the computer on battery power until the battery is fully discharged then rechar...

Page 137: ...on of the battery terminals Make sure the battery terminals stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the battery pack Retaining data with power off When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries the batteries retain data for the following approximate time periods Retention Time Extending battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack At least once a ...

Page 138: ...and turn on the computer s power If it does not turn on go to step 4 3 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged If the Battery indicator flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery go to step 4 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and ...

Page 139: ...n the computer upside down 5 Slide the battery safety lock towards the release position to make the battery release latch movable Figure 6 1 Releasing the battery pack 1 6 Slide the battery release latch to free the battery pack for removal then slide out the battery pack Figure 6 2 Releasing the battery pack 2 To install a battery follow the steps below 7 Insert the battery pack Battery pack Batt...

Page 140: ...elete button Click this button to delete a registered password Before you can delete a password you must first enter the current password correctly Battery safety lock Battery pack Passwords set in TOSHIBA Password Utility are different from the Windows password After you set the password a dialog box will be displayed asking whether you want to save it to a floppy disk or other media If you forge...

Page 141: ...there are two ways to start the computer Swipe your fingerprint on the sensor if you have already registered the fingerprint with the Fingerprint utility and enabled Fingerprint Power on Security If you would not like to swipe your finger or cannot authenticate the fingerprint for some reasons push the BkSp key to skip the fingerprint authentication screen You can try to swipe the fingerprint up t...

Page 142: ...etails Panel power on off You can set up your computer so that power turns off automatically when you close the display panel When you open the panel power will be turned on in Standby Mode or Hibernation Mode but not in boot mode System Auto Off This feature turns the system off automatically if it is not used for a set duration The system shuts down in Standby mode or Hibernation mode in Windows...

Page 143: ...wing tabs General Display Boot Priority Keyboard CPU LAN Device Config and USB There are also three buttons OK Cancel and Apply General This window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons Default and About Setup This field displays BIOS Version and date OK Accepts your changes and closes the HW Setup window Cancel Closes the window without accepting your changes Apply Accepts all your c...

Page 144: ...le display devices when it was last shut down and those devices are still present when Windows starts again the computer will continue to use the devices after Windows starts If the devices are no longer present the computer will use the display specified in the BIOS Power On Display setting if no external display device is connected the computer will use the internal attached LCD display regardle...

Page 145: ...t the computer HDD FDD CD ROM LAN The computer looks for bootable files in the following order HDD floppy disk drive 1 CD ROM 2 and LAN Default FDD HDD CD ROM LAN The computer looks for bootable files in the following order floppy disk drive 1 HDD CD ROM 2 and LAN HDD CD ROM LAN FDD The computer looks for bootable files in the following order HDD CD ROM 2 LAN and floppy disk drive 1 FDD CD ROM LAN...

Page 146: ...ice menu will appear when you use either the Supervisor Password or the User Password to start the computer and the Able to run HW Setup option has been configured The boot device menu will not appear when you use the User Password to start the computer and the Unable to run HW Setup option has been configured The boot device menu will appear when you use the Supervisor Password to start the compu...

Page 147: ...d is not found on the first detected HDD the system will not boot from the other HDD It will search the next device in the boot priority for a boot command Although generally most models have two hard disks installed some models have only one hard disk In the case of models with one hard disk this setting item will not be displayed Network Boot Protocol is not displayed for Gigabit Ethernet LAN En...

Page 148: ...d Always Low CPU power consumption and clock speed automatic switching function is disabled The CPU always runs at low power consumption and low speed Enabled Enables Wake up on LAN Disabled Disables Wake up on LAN Default Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake up on LAN is enabled The Wake up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is off Leave the AC adaptor co...

Page 149: ...ion If your operating system does not support USB you can still use a USB floppy disk drive by setting the USB FDD Legacy Emulation item to Enabled Enabled Enables power saving when the PCI Express device is not being used Disabled Disables power saving for performance Auto Power saving is enabled when the computer is running from battery power and the PCI Express device is not being used Default ...

Page 150: ...oot depending on the settings that were modified Ending the BIOS Setup Program Halfway The configuration settings can be terminated halfway without saving any of the changes made 1 Press the Esc key The Exit without saving Y N message is displayed 2 Press the Y key The BIOS setup program will end Notes before using the BIOS Setup In most cases changes to the system s configuration should be made w...

Page 151: ...PU It is displayed on the first page of the setup screen This function is specific to Intel processors and when activated helps to reduce security threats to the computer by preventing certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting operating system such as Windows XP Enabled This lowers the power consumption Default Disabled This does not lower the power consu...

Page 152: ...BIOS setup program This setting is displayed on the first page of the setup screen Intel Virtualization Technology is the technique that allows one machine to operate as multiple virtual machines The Disabled command does not allow use of the Intel Virtualization Technology The Enabled command allows use of the Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled Enables Virtualization Technology Disabled Disa...

Page 153: ...w Browse select and play music CDs and DVD movies Update the Television Program Guide from the Internet When the Media Center is going to be used be sure that the computer is hooked up to an AC adaptor and please use the AC power If this is used under battery power you are in danger of experiencing recording failures sound fades or frames being dropped from videos due to battery depletion For more...

Page 154: ...displayed CD DVD button Pressing this button will launch an application program that allows you to watch a DVD or listen to a CD Pressing this button while the computer is on or in standby mode will launch Media Center My Music is displayed when music CD is set and Play DVD starts when DVD video is set in CD DVD drive Play Pause button If pressing this button Media Center cannot be run in Windows ...

Page 155: ...the built in LCD The button setting can be changed in TOSHIBA Controls properties To access the TOSHIBA Controls properties click start click the Control Panel click Printers and the Software and select the TOSHIBA Controls icon DOLBY button Pressing this button to display the dialog for using the functions of Dolby Home Theater which contains Dolby For more information on using the Dolby refer to...

Page 156: ...ed CD DVD Run Media Center and play DVD Run Media Center and My Music is displayed Play Pause Run CD DVD player or Play Pause Run CD DVD player or Play Pause Stop Stop Stop Previous Previous chapter Previous track Next Next chapter Next track Rec Manual Recording is displayed Brightness Changes the brightness level of LCD 8 7 2 1 Brightness Changes the brightness level of LCD 1 2 7 8 DOLBY Open th...

Page 157: ...sion programs The remote control helps you navigate the Media Center windows on your computer just as a cable TV remote control navigates cable TV options or controls the playback of a movie in a VCR or DVD player Using the remote control you can Navigate and control all Media Center windows Control the video or live TV display Place the computer in and out of standby mode Before using the Remote ...

Page 158: ...QosmioPlayer Figure 8 2 Remote Controller Play Power OK Numbers Access indicator Arrows My music My videos Pause Fast Forward Skip More info Start Channel Page DVD Menu Back My TV Volume Stop Record Rewind Replay Volume Clear Recorded TV Guide Mute Live TV Enter My pictures ...

Page 159: ...arged My TV The My TV menu screen is displayed When the Media Center is not activated start it up and the menu screen will be displayed My music The My music menu screen is displayed When the Media Center is not activated start it up and the menu screen will be displayed My pictures The My pictures menu screen is displayed When the Media Center is not activated start it up and the menu screen will...

Page 160: ...ss again to toggle back It acts the same way as a Jump button on some TV remote controls Volume Increases the volume while watching TV viewing DVD s or replaying CD s Volume Decreases the volume while watching TV viewing DVD s or replaying CD s Start Opens Media Center to the main window Channel Page up and down Changes the TV channel or moves a page up and down depending on the available options ...

Page 161: ... The Access indicator turns on when signals are received from the controller Numbers Allows you to select a channel or chapter number while watching TV or CD DVD replay Numbers can be entered To select a channel or chapter number of two or more digits press the buttons sequentially For example press the 1 button and then the 0 button to select the number 10 Clear Deletes entered numbers Enter The ...

Page 162: ...control receiver to one of the computer s USB ports Proceed to Step 3 if you are a subscriber of satellite or CATV Figure 8 5 Connecting the USB cable to the computer s USB port 3 Connect the infrared transmitter cable to the external infrared Remote control receiver Please note that the infrared remote control for your set top box must be compatible in order to function Figure 8 6 Connecting the ...

Page 163: ...rovided Remote Controller may vary from model to model and it is not provided with some models This USB remote control only works with Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition and therefore cannot be used directly with QosmioPlayer Distance Within 5 m from the infrared receiver window Angle Within about 30 degrees horizontally and about 15 degrees vertically of perpendicular to the infrared recei...

Page 164: ...en If a child swallows a battery this might result in choking If it happens contact a doctor immediately Observe the following precautions when using the battery of the Remote Controller Do not use batteries other than those specified Ensure that you insert the batteries with their polarities correctly aligned or Do not recharge heat disassemble or short the battery or put it into a fire or flame ...

Page 165: ...s or battery should not be used Installing the batteries 1 Open the battery cover on the back side of the Remote Controller Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to open the cover Figure 8 8 Opening the battery cover 2 Insert the batteries in place Be sure to place the batteries with their polarities and in the correct position Figure 8 9 Inserting the batteries 3 Close the battery cover Clos...

Page 166: ...tery cover Close the cover securely until it clicks Watching the TV Activating Media Center for the first time 1 Activate Media Center The setup screen appears Configure settings according to your environment Follow the screen instructions and configure settings according to the environment used Changing settings Refer to the following procedures to change settings that are already configured 1 Ac...

Page 167: ...e output terminals of the set top box Figure 8 12 Connection method for the computer and set top box in MCE model Starting for watch the TV Perform the following procedures to watch TV 1 Activate Media Center 2 Activate MV TV For details on operating method refer to the Help in Media Center Use the bundled VIDEO IN cable and connect to VIDEO IN port on the right side of the computer CATV cable sol...

Page 168: ... sound left channel QosmioPlayer QosmioPlayer is a quick play feature that enables users to perform TV DVD and CD playback as well as AV input image and voice data without using Windows QosmioPlayer is provided with some models To use the QosmioPlayer feature some settings must be specified For more information on how to configure refer to the chapter on the QosmioPlayer Setting in the User s Manu...

Page 169: ...Front operation button function section of this Chapter Function comparison list for TV DVD CD software QosmioPlayer mode Icon Front operation button QosmioPlayer TV QosmioPlayer CD DVD TV Activate TV application Terminate CD DVD Start TV CD DVD Terminate TV Start CD DVD Detect and activate media Play Pause Play Pause Play Pause Stop Stop Stop Previous Previous Page Library only Previous track cha...

Page 170: ...QosmioPlayer Figure 8 15 Remote Controller Play Power OK Numbers Access indicator Arrows My music My videos Pause Fast Forward Skip More info Start Channel Page DVD Menu Back My TV Volume Stop Record Rewind Replay Volume Clear Recorded TV Guide Mute Live TV Enter My pictures ...

Page 171: ...harged My TV The My TV menu screen is displayed When the Media Center is not activated start it up and the menu screen will be displayed My music The My music menu screen is displayed When the Media Center is not activated start it up and the menu screen will be displayed My pictures The My pictures menu screen is displayed When the Media Center is not activated start it up and the menu screen wil...

Page 172: ...ss again to toggle back It acts the same way as a Jump button on some TV remote controls Volume Increases the volume while watching TV viewing DVD s or replaying CD s Volume Decreases the volume while watching TV viewing DVD s or replaying CD s Start Opens Media Center to the main window Channel Page up and down Changes the TV channel or moves a page up and down depending on the available options ...

Page 173: ...ter number while watching TV or CD DVD replay Numbers can be entered To select a channel or chapter number of two or more digits press the buttons sequentially For example press the 1 button and then the 0 button to select the number 10 Clear Deletes entered numbers Enter The OK button on the Remote Controller has the same functions ...

Page 174: ...e model and specifications of your Remote Controller before use Remote Controller Computer QosmioPlayer TV QosmioPlayer CD QosmioPlayer DVD Power Power button Terminate QosmioPlayer TV Terminate QosmioPlayer CD Terminate QosmioPlayer DVD My TV My Music My Pictures My Videos STOP Ctrl Space Stop Stop Stop RECORD Ctrl R Record PAUSE Space Pause Pause Pause PLAY Space Play Play Play REV or O Rewind q...

Page 175: ...the cursor Move the cursor LEFT Move the cursor Move the cursor OK Enter Execute the selected option Execute the selected music Execute the selected option VOL Volume Ctrl Increase the volume Increase the volume Increase the volume VOL Volume Ctrl Decrease the volume Decrease the volume Decrease the volume START CH Channel PgUp Next channel CH Channel PgDn Previous channel MUTE M Mute the volume M...

Page 176: ...lect track 1 Select chapter 1 2 1 2 Select channel 2 Select track 2 Select chapter 2 3 1 3 Select channel 3 Select track 3 Select chapter 3 4 1 4 Select channel 4 Select track 4 Select chapter 4 5 1 5 Select channel 5 Select track 5 Select chapter 5 6 1 6 Select channel 6 Select track 6 Select chapter 6 7 1 7 Select channel 7 Select track 7 Select chapter 7 8 1 8 Select channel 8 Select track 8 Se...

Page 177: ...isplay Settings Menu Display Do Not Display Settings Menu Ctrl K Go back 10 seconds Go back 10 seconds Ctrl L Skip after 30 seconds Skip after 30 seconds T Select title G Angle S Subtitle A Change the Audio Multiplex Language Change Y Slow Play Slow Play E Remove Disk Remove Disk Remove Disk Ctrl R One Song Repeat Disk Repeat Ctrl S Suffle Repeat V Display Version Settings Menu only Display Versio...

Page 178: ...inian ES Spanish Castilian AR Arabic ET Estonian AS Assamese EU Basque AY Aymara FA Farsi Persian AZ Azerbaijani FI Finnish BA Bashkir FJ Fijiian BE Belarusian Byelorussian FO Faroese Faeroese BG Bulgarian FR French BH Bihari FY Frisian BI Bislama GA Irish BN Bengali Bangla GD Gaelic Scottish Gaelic Gaelic Scots BO Tibetan GL Galician Gallegan BR Breton GN Guarani CA Catalan GU Gujarati CO Corsica...

Page 179: ... Japanese MS Malay JI Yiddish MT Maltese JW Javanese MY Myanmar Burmese KA Georgian NA Nauruan KK Kazakh NE Nepali KL Greenlandic Kalaallisut NL Dutch KM Khmer Cambodian NO Norwegian KN Kannada OC Occitan Provencal KO Korean OM Oromo Afan Oromo Galla KS Kashmiri OR Oriya KU Kurdish PA Punjabi Panjabi KY Kyrgyz Kirghiz PL Polish LA Latin PS Pashto Pushto LN Lingala PT Portuguese LO Laotian Lao QU Q...

Page 180: ...urkmen SG Sangho TL Tagalog SH Serbo Croatian TN Setswana Tswana SI Sinhalese Singhalese TO Tonga SK Slovak TR Turkish SL Slovenian TS Tsonga SM Samoan TT Tatar SN Shona Chishona TW Twi Tshi SO Somali UK Ukrainian SQ Albanian UR Urdu SR Serbian UZ Uzbek SS Swazi Swati Siswati VI Vietnamese ST Sesotho Southern Sotho VO Volapuk SU Sudanese WO Wolof SV Swedish XH Xhosa SW Swahili Kiswahili YO Yoruba ...

Page 181: ...window Remote Controller Infrared receiver window 30degrees 5m 15degrees vertically 15degrees vertically 30degrees Even if within the effective scope as described above the remote control may malfunction or not work correctly in the following cases When an obstacle stands between the infrared receiver window of your computer and the Remote Controller When direct sunlight or strong fluorescent ligh...

Page 182: ...their polarities correctly aligned or Do not recharge heat disassemble or short the battery or put it into a fire or flame Do not use a battery whose recommended expiration date has been reached or which is completely discharged Do not use different types of batteries or old and new batteries at the same time Do not carry the battery together with metal necklaces hairpins or other metal accessorie...

Page 183: ... or battery should not be used Installing the batteries 1 Open the battery cover on the back side of the Remote Controller Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to open the cover Figure 8 17 Opening the battery cover 2 Insert the batteries in place Be sure to place the batteries with their polarities and in the correct position Figure 8 18 Inserting the batteries 3 Close the battery cover Clo...

Page 184: ...er Close the cover securely until it clicks QosmioEngine You are able to enjoy vivid and striking visuals through the full screen capability of WinDVD and the QosmioEngine feature of QosmioPlayer Users can select from three video quality modes depending on their preferences for watching videos A dedicated utility TOSHIBA Picture Enhancement Utility running on Windows is developed to allow users to...

Page 185: ...may be present When WinDVD uses pre installation The QosmioEngine is active when using the QosmioPlayer TV or the QosmioPlayer DVD External display output CRT S Video out may not be supported Text will be displayed in low quality while video is being played through WinDVD or Software for TV The QosmioEngine allows the computer to clearly display video images while trading this off against the rend...

Page 186: ...y modes Three image quality modes are available Dynamic To enjoy a vivid picture Standard To enjoy a calm atmosphere in a room Theater To enjoy a theater like picture in a darkened room Available sharpness levels Three sharpness levels are available Low Medium High Image sharpness is emphasized if a higher level is chosen This function is available Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition or Inte...

Page 187: ... are available Low Medium High Image noise is reduced and the screen image becomes smooth and sharp if a higher level is chosen About LCD Overdrive LCD Overdrive reduces the afterimage that can occur in moving pictures This function is available InterVideo WinDVD This function is available only for NTSC This function is available InterVideo WinDVD ...

Page 188: ...8 36 User s Manual Using the Remote Controller Front operation button and QosmioPlayer ...

Page 189: ... dealer Cards memory PC card ExpressCard Bridge media slot SD card Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro xD picture card MultiMediaCard Memory expansion Power devices Battery packs Universal AC Adaptor Battery Charger Peripheral devices Hard disk drive pack USB floppy disk drive External monitor TV HDMI S Video in i LINK IEEE1394 Bluetooth USB Adaptor Bluetooth Wireless Mouse Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Blu...

Page 190: ...PC card Windows hot install feature lets you insert PC cards while the computer s power is on To insert a PC card follow the steps below 1 Insert a PC card in the PC card slot 2 Press gently to ensure a firm connection Figure 9 1 Inserting the PC card 3 After inserting the card refer to the PC card s documentation and check the configuration in Windows to make sure it is appropriate for your PC ca...

Page 191: ...ce that supports the reading and writing of data at a theoretical maximum rate of 2 5 Gbps Inserting an ExpressCard Windows hot install feature lets you insert an ExpressCard while the computer s power is on To insert an ExpressCard follow the steps below 1 Insert an ExpressCard in the ExpressCard card slot If the PC card is not inserted all the way the eject button may not pop out Be sure to push...

Page 192: ...essCard follow the steps below 1 Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 2 Point to ExpressCard and click 3 Press the ExpressCard eject button to extend it 4 Press the extended eject button to pop the card out slightly 5 Grasp the ExpressCard and draw it out Figure 9 4 Removing the ExpressCard ExpressCard ExpressCard slot If the ExpressCard is not inserted all the way the eject button...

Page 193: ... point to All Programs point to TOSHIBA point to Utilities and click SD memory card Format This Bridge media slot supports the following cards SD card Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO xD picture card MultiMediaCard Precautions on using cards Please note that not all cards have been tested and verified to work correctly Therefore it is not possible to guarantee that all cards will operate properly Kee...

Page 194: ...edia slot 2 Press gently to ensure a firm connection Figure 9 5 Inserting an SD card Removing an SD card To remove an SD card follow the steps below 1 Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 2 Point to SD card and click 3 Push in the card and release it to pop the card out slightly 4 Grasp the card and remove it Figure 9 6 Removing an SD card SD card Bridge media slot Make sure the SD...

Page 195: ...uch as digital cameras and Personal Digital Assistants that use Memory Stick technology Make sure the Bridge media slot indicator is out before you remove the SD card or turn off the computer s power If you remove the SD card or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the SD card you may lose data or damage the card Do not remove an SD card while the computer is in Standby or Hibernatio...

Page 196: ...y Stick follow the steps below 1 Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 2 Point to Memory Stick and click 3 Push in the card and release it to pop the card out slightly 4 Grasp the card and remove it Memory Stick Bridge media slot Make sure the Bridge media slot indicator is out before you remove the Memory Stick or turn off the computer s power If you remove the Memory Stick or turn...

Page 197: ...int to xD picture card and click 3 Push in the card and release it to pop the card out slightly 4 Grasp the card and remove it Keep foreign objects out of the Bridge media slot Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips to enter the PC or keyboard Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause PC damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury xD pictur...

Page 198: ...d flash memory The cards have a high level of security and copy protection features Inserting a MultiMediaCard To insert a MultiMediaCard follow the steps below 1 Insert the MultiMediaCard into the Bridge media slot For more details on using memory cards see manuals accompanying the cards Keep foreign objects out of the Bridge media slot Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper c...

Page 199: ...0 Removing a MultiMediaCard MultiMediaCard Bridge media slot Make sure the MultiMediaCard is oriented properly before you insert it MultiMediaCard Bridge media slot Make sure the Bridge media slot indicator is out before you remove the MultiMediaCard or turn off the computer s power If you remove the MultiMediaCard or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the MultiMediaCard you may lo...

Page 200: ...ock position if you do not want to record data Place a mat beneath the computer to ensure that you do not scratch lid when replacing the memory module you must ensure that this mat does not generate or hold a static electric charge When you install or remove a memory module ensure that you do not touch any other internal areas of the computer Use only memory modules approved by TOSHIBA Do not try ...

Page 201: ...s for two memory modules one over the other The procedures are the same for installing either module 1 Set the computer to boot mode and turn the computer s power off Make sure the Power indicator is off Refer to the Turning off the power section in Chapter 3 Getting Started 2 Remove AC adaptor and all cables connected to the computer 3 Turn the computer upside down and remove the battery pack Ref...

Page 202: ...of the memory module with the locking tabs on the connector and insert the module into the connector firmly If you find it difficult to install the memory module gently prize the locking tabs outwards using the tip of your finger Ensure that you hold the memory module along its left and right hand edges the edges with the grooves in Never allow metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips ...

Page 203: ...er to Replacing the battery pack section in Chapter 6 Power for details 4 Loosen the screw securing the memory module cover The screw is attached to the cover to prevent it from being lost 5 Slide your fingernail or a thin object under the cover and lift it off 6 Push the latches to the outside to release the module A spring will force one end of the module up 7 Grasp the module by the sides and p...

Page 204: ... of your carrying load Battery Charger The battery charger provides a convenient way to charge battery packs without requiring the use of your computer The battery charger holds up to two lithium ion battery packs Hard disk drive pack An extra hard disk drive expands the flexibility of your system and lets you carry your data without carrying the computer Removing the Hard disk drive pack To remov...

Page 205: ...alling the Hard disk drive pack To install the Hard disk drive pack follow the steps below 1 Move the connector until it is vertical 2 Hold the hard disk drive vertically with its label on the left 3 Connect the hard disk drive to the connector Screw Hard disk drive cover Hard disk drive pack Ensure that the hard disk drive is connected to the connector in a vertical position If the hard disk driv...

Page 206: ...ver with a screw 7 Turn your computer over USB floppy disk drive USB floppy disk drive accommodates 1 44 megabyte or 720 kilobyte floppy disks It connects to the USB port Figure 9 18 USB floppy disk drive Hard disk drive pack USB connector Insert this connector into one of the USB ports of your computer Disk In Use Indicator This indicator lights when the floppy disk is being accessed Eject button...

Page 207: ...s out To remove a floppy disk push in the eject button and the floppy disk pops out partially for removal Check the Disk In Use indicator when you use the floppy disk drive Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the light is glowing Doing so could destroy data and damage the floppy disk or the drive The external floppy disk drive should be placed on a flat horizontal surface ...

Page 208: ... computer supports WXGA and WUXGA video modes To connect a monitor follow the steps below 1 Turn the computer off 2 Connect the monitor cable to the external monitor port and tighten the screws on the left and right hand side Figure 9 20 Connecting the monitor cable to the external monitor port If you connect the floppy disk drive after turning on the computer it will take about 10 seconds for the...

Page 209: ...ata on your computer can be viewed on a TV set To do so connect your computer s S Video out port to the TV using the S Video out cable You can use the hotkeys Fn F5 to change the display device Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard Installation Connection via the S Video out port 1 Plug one end of the S Video out cable into the S Video out port of your computer Figure 9 21 Connecting the S Video out por...

Page 210: ...0 model or GeForce Go 7600 model If a television is connected to the computer set the TV type in Display Properties Follow the steps below 1 Click start and click Control Panel 2 Double click the Display icon to open the Display Properties window 3 Click the Settings tab and click the Advanced button 4 Click the GeForce Go 7300 tab or GeForce Go 7600 tab click Current display and select TV 5 Click...

Page 211: ...I monitor can be connected to the HDMI out port on the computer To connect monitor follow the steps below 1 Plug one end of the HDMI out cable into the HDMI out port of the HDMI device Figure 9 23 Connecting the HDMI out port 2 Plug the other end of the HDMI out cable into the HDMI out port on your computer As the port operation of all HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface monitors has not bee...

Page 212: ...Select the appearance of Windows desktop type at HDTV Overscan Compensation Displaying movies on a External display device This section describes how to set up your system to display movies simultaneously on your computer s internal LCD and on an external TV or CRT monitor Follow the steps below 1 Open the Control Panel and click Appearance and Themes 2 Click Display 3 Select the Settings tab and ...

Page 213: ... to connect and use the computer with the VIDEO IN cable S Video in This port allows you to import video data from analog video cameras or video decks by connecting your computer to this type of device Imported video can be edited or written to a DVD disk 1 Insert one end of the S Video in cable into the S Video in port of your computer Figure 9 24 Connecting the S Video in port 2 Insert the other...

Page 214: ...he case of digital video transfer TOSHIBA assumes no liability for such loss of data Do not transfer data in areas where static electricity is easily generated or in areas subjected to electronic noise Data can be destroyed If you are transferring data through an IEEE1394 hub do not connect or disconnect other devices from the hub during data transfer There is a likelihood that data will be damage...

Page 215: ...nctions Do not connect or disconnect an i LINK device while it is using an application or when the computer is automatically shutting it down to save power Data might be destroyed Disconnecting 1 Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Task Bar 2 Point to i LINK IEEE1394 device and click 3 Disconnect the cable from the computer then from the i LINK device Bluetooth USB Adaptor A Bluetooth adap...

Page 216: ...ooth 2 0 EDR Module Kit The Bluetooth 2 0 EDR Module Kit is an internal computer module which supports both Bluetooth V2 0 and EDR You can buy the module from TOSHIBA dealer Security lock Security locks enable you to anchor your computer a desk or other heavy object to help prevent unauthorized removal of the computer Attach one end of a cable to a desk and the other end to the security lock slot ...

Page 217: ...blem exists Further action may result in data loss or damage You may destroy valuable problem related information that can help solve the problem Observe what is happening Write down what the system is doing and what actions you performed immediately before the problem occurred If you have a printer attached print a copy of the screen using PrtSc The questions and procedures offered in this chapte...

Page 218: ...your dealer If a problem recurs the log will help you identify the problem faster Analyzing the problem Sometimes the system gives clues that can help you identify why it is malfunctioning Keep the following questions in mind Which part of the system is not operating properly keyboard floppy disk drives hard disk drive Optical Disk Drive display Each device produces different symptoms Is the opera...

Page 219: ...ng system documentation Hardware If you cannot find a software problem check your hardware First run through the items in the preliminary checklist above If you still cannot correct the problem try to identify the source The next section provides checklists for individual components and peripherals Before using a peripheral device or application software that is not an authorized Toshiba part or p...

Page 220: ...tact your dealer Power When the computer is not plugged into an AC outlet the battery pack is the primary power source However your computer has a number of other power resources including an intelligent power supply and a Real Time Clock battery These resources are interrelated and any one could affect apparent power problems This section provides checklists for AC power and the battery If you ca...

Page 221: ...ections Make sure the cord is firmly connected to the computer and a power outlet Check the condition of the cord and terminals If the cord is frayed or damaged replace it If the terminals are soiled wipe them with cotton or a clean cloth If the AC adaptor still does not power the computer contact your dealer Problem Procedure Battery doesn t power the computer The battery may be discharged Connec...

Page 222: ...er Battery doesn t power the computer as long as expected If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery the battery might not charge to its full potential Fully discharge the battery then try to charge it again Check the power consumption settings in TOSHIBA Power Saver utility Consider using a power saving mode Problem Procedure The following message is Displayed on the LCD screen RTC ba...

Page 223: ...es reassigning the meaning of each key See your software s documentation If you are still unable to use the keyboard consult your dealer Problem Procedure No display Press hotkeys Fn F5 to change the display priority to make sure it is not set for an external monitor Markings appear on the LCD screen The marks may have come from contact with the keyboard or Touch Pad Try wiping the LCD screen gent...

Page 224: ...fragmenter As a last resort reformat the hard disk Then reload the operating system and other files If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure You cannot access a CD DVD in the drive Make sure the drive s disc tray is securely closed Press gently until it clicks into place Open the disc tray and make sure the CD DVD is properly seated It should lie flat with the label facing up A fo...

Page 225: ...DVD Super Multi drive Region codes are listed in the Optical Disk Drives section in Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Problem Procedure Drive does not operate There may be a faulty cable connection Check the connection to the computer and to the drive You cannot access the external USB floppy disk drive Try another floppy disk If you can access the floppy disk the original floppy disk not the drive is prob...

Page 226: ...d to make sure it is firmly connected Check the SD card s documentation You cannot write to an SD card Make sure the SD card is not write protected You cannot read a file Make sure the target file is on the SD card inserted in the slot If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro error occurs Reseat the Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro to make sure it is fir...

Page 227: ... on the xD picture card inserted in the slot If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure MultiMediaCard error occurs Reseat the MultiMediaCard to make sure it is firmly connected Check the MultiMediaCard s documentation You cannot write to an MultiMediaCard Make sure the MultiMediaCard is not write protected You cannot read a file Make sure the target file is on the MultiMediaCard in...

Page 228: ...y changing the speed setting in the mouse control utility 1 Click start click Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware and select Mouse icon 2 Click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the speed as required and click OK If problems persist contact your dealer The reaction of Touch pad is either too sensitive or not sensitive enough Adjust the touch Sensitivity 1 Click start and open the Control P...

Page 229: ...k Control Panel click Printers and Other Hardware and select Mouse icon 2 Click the Pointer Options tab 3 Set the speed as required and click OK The mouse pointer moves erratically The mouse might be dirty Refer to your mouse documentation for instructions on cleaning If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure Reading of the fingerprint was not successful Please try again using the ...

Page 230: ...devices do not work make sure the USB KB Mouse Legacy Emulation item in HW Setup is set to Enabled If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure Beep sounds Two beeps a dash and a dot for a defective memory module in slot A Three beeps a dash and two dots for slot B When both beeps sound both memories in slot A and B are defective Make sure the memory module installed in the expansion ...

Page 231: ... the external monitor Press hot keys Fn F5 to change the display priority and make sure it is not set for the internal display Display error occurs Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is attached firmly If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure Communication software can t initialize modem Make sure the computer s internal modem settings are correct...

Page 232: ...RRIER Check the error control setting in your communications application You can also use the AT N command Refer to Appendix C AT Commands Character display becomes garbled during a communication In data transmission make sure the parity bit and stop bit settings correspond with those of the remote computer Check the flow control and communication protocol You cannot receive an incoming call Check...

Page 233: ...n Bluetooth function and an optional Bluetooth PC card cannot operate simultaneously If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure Display on TV is poor Make sure the TV type is correct for your area NTSC US JAPAN PAL Europe No display Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor Press hotkeys Fn F5 to change the display Refer to Chapter 5 The Keyboard If ...

Page 234: ...wer is turned on Click start click Control Panel and double click the Add Hardware icon Follow the on screen directions Restart Windows If problems persist contact your dealer Problem Procedure DVD does not play smoothly when using the Windows Media Center Edition of the DVD playing software Try setting the configuration in the BIOS setup However note that when the BIOS setup configuration is modi...

Page 235: ...ities If you dispose of the PC please delete all the data on its HDD Doing so prevents unauthorized use of such data To ensure your data is not used for unauthorized purposes you can Physically destroy the HDD Use a proven specialized utility to overwrite all data Take the HDD to a professional deletion service All data deletion costs will be borne by you TOSHIBA support If you require any additio...

Page 236: ...Personal Computer Network Shanghai Co Ltd 43F Hong Kong New World Tower No 300 Huaihai Zhong Road Shanghai P R China 200021 Netherlands TOSHIBA Information Systems Benelux B V Rivium Boulevard 41 2909 LK Capelle a d IJssel Singapore TOSHIBA Singapore Pte Ltd 438B Alexandra Road 06 01 Alexandra Technopark Singapore 119968 Spain TOSHIBA Information Systems ESPAÑA Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edif...

Page 237: ...nal peripheral products use of battery power instead of AC power use of certain multimedia computer generated graphics or video applications use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections use of complex modeling software such as high end computer aided design applications use of several applications or functionalities simultaneously use of computer in areas with low air pressure ...

Page 238: ...ther computing activities The amount of main system memory allocated to support graphics may vary depending on the graphics system applications utilized system memory size and other factors For PC s configured with 4 GB of system memory the full system memory space for computing activities will be considerably less and will vary by model and system configuration Battery Life 3 Battery life may var...

Page 239: ...e brightness of the screen Graphics Processor Unit GPU 6 Graphics processor unit GPU performance may vary depending on product model design configuration applications power management settings and features utilized GPU performance is only optimized when operating in AC power mode and may decrease considerably when operating in battery power mode Wireless LAN 7 The transmission speed over the wirel...

Page 240: ...lar applications in the Windows Operating System LCD Brightness and Eye Stain 13 Your LCD display has a brightness approaching that of a TV device We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your LCD to a comfortable level to prevent possible strain on your eyes Safety Use for TV Tuner 14 If you have to operate your PC during a thunderstorm and are connecting the TV tuner to an outside antenna ...

Page 241: ...ry with other configurations Above weights are measured at specific criteria They are not guaranteed as the maximum weight of the actual product Size 406 w 295 d 45 5 53 5 h millimeters not including parts that extend beyond the main body Conditions Ambient temperature Relative humidity Operating 5 C 41 F to 35 C 95 F 20 to 80 Non operating 20 C 4 F to 65 C 149 F 10 to 90 Thermal Gradient operatin...

Page 242: ...etwork control unit NCU Type of NCU AA Type of line Telephone line analog only Type of dialing Pulse Tone Control command AT commands EIA 578 commands Monitor function Computer s speaker Communication specifications Communication system Data Full duplex Fax Half duplex Communication protocol Data ITU T Rec Former CCITT Bell Fax ITU T Rec Former CCITT V 21 V 22 V 22bis V 32 V 32bis V 34 V 90 103 21...

Page 243: ...h V 90 28000 29333 30666 32000 33333 34666 36000 37333 38666 40000 41333 42666 44000 45333 46666 48000 49333 50666 52000 53333 54666 56000 bps Fax 2400 4800 7200 9600 12000 14400 bps Transmitting level 10 dBm Receiving level 10 to 40 dBm Input output impedance 600 ohms 30 Error correcting MNP class 4 and ITU T V 42 Data compression MNP class 5 and ITU T V 42bis Power supply 3 3V supplied by comput...

Page 244: ...A 4 User s Manual Specifications ...

Page 245: ... The display controller also controls the video mode which uses industry standard rules to govern the screen resolution and the maximum number of colors that can be displayed on screen Software written for a given video mode will run on any computer that supports the mode The computer s display controller supports all VGA and SVGA modes the most widely used industry standards Video modes The compu...

Page 246: ... 3 VGA Text 80 25 Characters 8 8 16 of 256K 70 0 1 VGA Text 40 25 Characters 8 14 16 of 256K 70 2 3 VGA Text 80 25 Characters 8 14 16 of 256K 70 0 1 VGA Text 40 25 Characters 9 16 16 of 256K 70 2 3 VGA Text 80 25 Characters 9 16 16 of 256K 70 4 5 VGA Grph 320 200 Pels 8 8 4 of 256K 70 6 VGA Grph 640 200 Pels 8 8 2 of 256K 70 7 VGA Text 80 25 Characters 9 14 Mono 70 7 VGA Text 80 25 Characters 9 16...

Page 247: ...olors Scanning frequency Vertical Hz D VGA Grph 320 200 Pels 8 8 16 of 256K 70 E VGA Grph 640 200 Pels 8 8 16 of 256K 70 F VGA Grph 640 350 Pels 8 14 Mono 70 10 VGA Grph 640 350 Pels 8 14 16 of 256K 70 11 VGA Grph 640 480 Pels 8 16 2 of 256K 60 12 VGA Grph 640 480 Pels 8 16 16 of 256K 60 13 VGA Grph 320 200 Pels 8 8 256 of 256K 70 ...

Page 248: ...ing DVD playback etc Reduce the resolution until the screen is displayed properly in such cases Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Vertical frequency Hz 640 480 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 800 600 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1024 768 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1280 1024 Virtual 2 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1400 900 1 256 256K 256 256K 65 75 85 100 1600 1200 Virtual 2 256 256K 256 256K ...

Page 249: ...lications during DVD playback etc Reduce the resolution until the screen is displayed properly in such cases Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Vertical frequency Hz 640 480 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 800 600 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1024 768 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1280 1024 Virtual 2 64K 64K 64K 64K 60 75 85 100 1400 900 1 64K 64K 64K 64K 65 75 85 100 1600 1200 Virtual 2 64K 64K 64K 64K...

Page 250: ...lications during DVD playback etc Reduce the resolution until the screen is displayed properly in such cases Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Vertical frequency Hz 640 480 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 800 600 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1024 768 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1280 1024 Virtual 2 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1400 900 1 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1600 1200 Virtual 2 16M 16M 16M 16M...

Page 251: ...ications during DVD playback etc Reduce the resolution until the screen is displayed properly in such cases Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Vertical frequency Hz 640 480 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 800 600 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1024 768 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1280 1024 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1600 1200 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 85 100 1920 1200 1 256 256K 256 256K 60 75 8...

Page 252: ...nning 3D applications during DVD playback etc Reduce the resolution until the screen is displayed properly in such cases Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Vertical frequency Hz 640 480 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 800 600 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1024 768 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1280 1024 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1600 1200 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1920 1200 1 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 ...

Page 253: ...nning 3D applications during DVD playback etc Reduce the resolution until the screen is displayed properly in such cases Resolution LCD colors CRT colors Vertical frequency Hz 640 480 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 800 600 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1024 768 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1280 1024 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1600 1200 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 85 100 1920 1200 1 16M 16M 16M 16M 60 75 ...

Page 254: ...dvanced GeForce Go 7300 tab or GeForce Go 7600 tab GeForce Go 7300 tab or GeForce Go 7600 tab nView Display Settings PowerMizer The graphics processor offers three options Maximum Power Savings Balanced and Maximum Performance in each of the AC power mode and battery power mode Figure B 1 Multiple Monitors and NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 The PowerMizer function is only available in nVIDIA models The ac...

Page 255: ...section any entry other than those listed results in an error Escape sequence The escape sequence allows the modem to exit data mode and enter on line command mode While in on line command mode you can communicate directly to your modem using AT commands Once you finish you can return to data mode using the ATO command A pause the length of which is set by Escape Guard Time S12 must be completed a...

Page 256: ...mber modifiers P Pulse dialing T Touch tone dialing default Pause during dialing Pause for time specified in Register S8 before processing the next character in the dial string W Wait for dial tone Modem waits for a second dial tone before processing the dial string Wait for quiet answer Wait for five seconds of silence after dialing the number If silence is not detected the modem sends a NO ANSWE...

Page 257: ...ion number I3 Same as I0 I9 Returns region ID in English Result Codes OK n 0 3 9 ERROR Otherwise Ln Monitor speaker volume This command sets speaker volume to low medium or high L0 Low volume L1 Low volume Same as L0 L2 Medium volume default L3 High volume Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 3 ERROR Otherwise Mn Monitor speaker mode This command turns the speaker on or off M0 The speaker is off M1 The speaker...

Page 258: ...it on line command mode and return to data mode see AT escape sequence O1 This command issues a retrain before returning to on line data mode O3 This command issues a rate renegotiation before returning to on line data mode Result Codes OK n 0 1 3 ERROR Otherwise P Select pulse dialing This command configures the modem for pulse non touch tone dialing Dialed digits are pulsed until a T command or ...

Page 259: ... Xn Result code selection call progress monitoring This command selects which result codes will be used by the modem Command Dial tone detect Busy signal detect Supported Result Code X0 Disable Disable OK CONNECT RING NO CARRIER ERROR X1 Disable Disable OK RING NO CARRIER ERROR CONNECT RATE X2 Enable Disable OK RING NO CARRIER ERROR NODIALTONE CONNECT RATE X3 Disable Enable OK RING NO CARRIER ERRO...

Page 260: ...t DCD control Data Carrier Detect is a signal from the modem to the computer indicating that a carrier signal is being received from a remote modem DCD normally turns off when the modem no longer detects the carrier signal C0 The state of the carrier from the remote modem is ignored DCD circuit is always on C1 DCD turns on when the remote modem s carrier signal is detected and off when the carrier...

Page 261: ...tone if any to transmit while transmitting in the high band answer mode This command is only used in V 22 and V 22bis mode This option is not used in North America and is for international use only G0 Guard tone disabled default G1 Sets guard tone to 550 Hz G2 Sets guard tone to 1800 Hz Result Codes OK n 0 1 2 ERROR Otherwise Kn Local flow control selection K0 Disable flow control K3 Enable CTS RT...

Page 262: ...guration comprises a list of storable parameters illustrated in the V command These settings are restored to the active configuration upon receiving a Zn command or at power up Refer to the V command W Stores the current configuration Zn x Store telephone number This command is used to store up to four dialing strings in the modem s nonvolatile memory for later dialing The format for the command i...

Page 263: ...e flow control Q3 CTS RTS to DTE default Result Codes OK n 0 1 3 ERROR Otherwise Vn Protocol result code V0 Disable protocol result code appended to DCE speed V1 Enable protocol result code appended to DCE speed default Result Codes OK n 0 1 ERROR Otherwise B View numbers in blacklist If blacklisting is in effect this command displays the numbers for which the last call attempted in the past two h...

Page 264: ...C 10 User s Manual AT Commands ...

Page 265: ...command mode If the value is out of the acceptable range then an error is generated This chapter describes the settings for each S register S register values The format for displaying the value of an S register is ATSn where n is the register number After you type in the register press Enter The format for modifying the value of an S register is ATSn r where n is the register number and r is the n...

Page 266: ...ode when on line Values greater than 127 disable the escape sequence Range 0 255 ASCII decimal Default 43 Units ASCII S3 Command line termination character user defined This register determines the ASCII values as the carriage return character This character is used to end command lines and result codes Range 0 127 ASCII decimal Default 13 carriage return Units ASCII S4 Response formatting charact...

Page 267: ...efore dialing the first digit of the telephone number The modem always pauses for a minimum of two seconds even if the value of S6 is less that two seconds The wait for dial tone call progress feature W dial modifier in the dial string will override the value in register S6 This operation however may be affected by some ATX options according to country region restrictions In some countries regions...

Page 268: ...speed This register determines the dialing speed which is prefixed for each country region Range 50 255 Default 95 Units 001 seconds S12 Escape guard time This register sets the value in 20 millisecond increments for the required pause after the escape sequence Range 0 255 Default 50 Units 02 seconds S37 Dial line rate S37 0 default maximum modem speed S37 1 reserved S37 2 1200 75 bps S37 3 300 bp...

Page 269: ...User s Manual D 5 S registers S37 11 14400 bps S37 12 16800 bps S37 13 19200 bps S37 14 21600 bps S37 15 24000 bps S37 16 26400 bps S37 17 28800 bps S37 18 31200 bps S37 19 33600 bps ...

Page 270: ...IAL TONE 6 No dial tone detected BUSY 7 Busy signal detected NO ANSWER 8 No quiet answer CONNECT 2400 EC 1 10 Connection at 2400 bps CONNECT 4800 EC 1 11 Connection at 4800 bps CONNECT 9600 EC 1 12 Connection at 9600 bps CONNECT 14400 EC 1 13 Connection at 14400 bps CONNECT 19200 EC 1 14 Connection at 19200 bps CONNECT 7200 EC 1 24 Connection at 7200 bps CONNECT 12000 EC 1 25 Connection at 12000 b...

Page 271: ...trol only MNP 5 MNP class 4 error control and MNP class 5 data compression MNP 4 MNP class 4 error control only NoEC No error control protocol 2 In some countries regions these result codes may not appear CONNECT 28800 EC 1 58 Connection at 28800 bps CONNECT 31200 EC 1 59 Connection at 31200 bps CONNECT 33600 EC 1 60 Connection at 33600 bps DELAYED 2 88 Delay is in effect for the dialed number BLA...

Page 272: ...D 8 User s Manual S registers ...

Page 273: ...can vary considerably Therefore many users will experience throughput in the range of 28 50kbps under normal telephone line conditions Upstream data flows at the V 34 rate V 90 mode V 90 rates can be achieved only when one V 90 capable host modem is connected to another The TOSHIBA Internal modem will select automatically V 34 if the remote modem lacks V 90 capability or if a combination of networ...

Page 274: ...28000 bps 101 CONNECT 29333 EC Connection at 29333 bps 102 CONNECT 30666 EC Connection at 30666 bps 103 CONNECT 33333 EC Connection at 33333 bps 104 CONNECT 34666 EC Connection at 34666 bps 105 CONNECT 37333 EC Connection at 37333 bps 106 CONNECT 38666 EC Connection at 38666 bps 107 CONNECT 41333 EC Connection at 41333 bps 108 CONNECT 42666 EC Connection at 42666 bps 109 CONNECT 45333 EC Connectio...

Page 275: ...following symbols depending on the error control method used AT Command V42bis V 42 error control and V 42bis data compression V42 V 42 error control only NoEC No error control protocol V90 V 90 Dial Line Rate V90 sets the maximum V 90 downstream that the modem attempts to connect V90 0 V 90 disabled V90 1 V 90 enabled automatic speed selection maximum modem speed default ...

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Page 277: ...ics Radio Characteristics of Wireless LAN Cards may vary according to Country region where the product was purchased Type of product Form Factor PCI Express Mini Card Compatibility IEEE 802 11 Standard for Wireless LANs Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity certified by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Network Operating System Microsoft Windows Networking...

Page 278: ... to obstacles in the signal path of the radio that may either absorb or reflect the radio signal Supported Frequency Sub bands Subject to the radio regulations that apply in the countries regions your Wireless LAN card may support a different set of 5 GHz 2 4 GHz channels Consult your Authorized Wireless LAN or your dealer for information about the radio regulations that apply in the countries reg...

Page 279: ...r channel if required For Wireless LAN cards installed in wireless clients that operating in a peer to peer mode the card will use the default channel 10 In a Wireless LAN Access Point the Wireless LAN card will use the factory set default channel printed in bold unless the LAN Administrator selected a different channel when configuring the Wireless LAN Access Point device Wireless IEEE 802 11 Cha...

Page 280: ...proved Countries Regions for use for the countries regions that in which these channels can be used 3 Available Area US USA CANADA only 64 5320 100 5500 104 5520 108 5540 112 5560 116 5580 120 5600 124 5620 128 5640 132 5660 136 5680 140 5700 149 5745 153 5765 157 5785 161 5805 165 5825 ...

Page 281: ...isk including the operating system e g Windows will be erased If you have data on the hard drive that you wish to keep make a backup of that data onto external media such as a CD now You will not be able to create recovery discs nor access any data from the hard disk after reconfiguring your hard disk A power on password can help restrict access to your data It can also help restrict access to Sys...

Page 282: ... such Refer to the Starting Modifying and Ending the BIOS Setup Program in this chapter Windows Setup Procedure 1 Insert the Windows Setup CD ROM into the CD ROM drive and boot up The Windows Setup program will start 2 When the message Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver appears on the screen press the F6 key 3 When the message Setup will load support for the followin...

Page 283: ...hard disk drive The additional 20 GB capacity over the 60 GB hard disk drive of the 80 GB hard disk drive cannot be used If a hard disk drive had been replaced execute the rebuild command and rebuild the RAID 1 mirroring configuration Implementing the media checking schedule Media checks should be carried out regularly to ensure even more stable operation of the RAID configuration and to make it e...

Page 284: ...sary Configuration status and settings Please refer to the operating instructions displayed in the settings screen Current State Shows the current hard disk status Create State Modify the hard disk configuration Modifications are made with this setting Built in HDD1 Status of the connected hard disk Built in HDD2 Status of the second hard disk JBOD No RAID settings Windows cannot be installed in t...

Page 285: ... End key The Are you sure Y N The changes you made will cause the system to reboot message is displayed 2 Press the Y key The configured settings are saved and the BIOS setup program ends The computer may reboot depending on the settings that were modified Pressing the Home key will revert the modified Create State settings back to the Current State settings S Warning If you change the RAID array ...

Page 286: ...G 6 User s Manual TOSHIBA RAID ...

Page 287: ...e with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum FHSS radio technology and is compliant to Bluetooth Specification Ver2 0 EDR as defined and approved by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth Special interest Group ...

Page 288: ...e while you use BluetoothTM Cards from TOSHIBA always change the frequency move your computer to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yards or more or stop transmitting from your computer Please contact TOSHIBA PC product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or http www pc support global toshiba ...

Page 289: ...lding or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board of airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organi...

Page 290: ...e with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by tuning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the fol...

Page 291: ...achinery any company trader or user shall not change the frequency increase the power or change the features and functions of the original design Article 17 Any use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect the aviation safety and interfere with legal communications In event that any interference is found the use of such electric machinery shall be stopped immediately and re...

Page 292: ...ent may operate within the same range as industrial devices scientific devices medical devices microwave ovens licensed radio stations and non licensed specified low power radio stations for mobile object identification systems RFID used in factory production lines Other Radio Stations 1 Before using this equipment ensure that it does not interfere with any of the equipment listed above 2 If this ...

Page 293: ...ions Compliance Approval and it belongs to the device class of radio equipment of low power data communication system radio station stipulated in the Telecommunications Business Law The Name of the radio equipment EYXF3CS JAPAN APPROVALS INSTITUTE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Approval Number D05 0074001 The following restrictions apply Do not disassemble or modify the device Do not install the...

Page 294: ...H 8 User s Manual Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability ...

Page 295: ...s must meet the following specifications Certification agencies Length Minimum 2 meters Wire size Minimum 0 75 mm2 Current rating Minimum 2 5 amperes Voltage rating 125 or 250 VAC depending on country region s power standards U S and Canada UL listed and CSA certified No 18 AWG Type SVT or SPT 2 two conductors Australia AS Japan DENANHO Europe Austria OVE Italy IMQ Belgium CEBEC The Netherlands KE...

Page 296: ...V and three pin plug configuration must be 6 15P 250V or 5 15P 125V as designated in the U S National Electrical code handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part II The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U S A and Canada the United Kingdom Australia and Europe France LCIE Switzerland SEV Germany VDE United Kingdom BSI USA and Canada Australia Europe United Kingdom AS approved ...

Page 297: ...asting channel to send a signal to prevent a motion picture from being copied The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition s radio features cannot be used because the TV feature does not include a radio receiver FM tuner It is not possible to record a TV program on one channel and simultaneously view a TV program on another channel because the computer only has one TV feature However it is possib...

Page 298: ...J 2 User s Manual Usage Restrictions ...

Page 299: ...Compact Disc ReWritable CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor CPU central processing unit CRT cathode ray tube DC direct current DDC display data channel DMA direct memory access DOS disk operating system DVD digital versatile disc DVD R Digital Versatile Disc Recordable DVD RAM Digital Versatile Disc Random Access Memory DVD R DL Digital Versatile Disc Recordable Dual Layer DVD ROM Digital...

Page 300: ...iversal Serial Bus VESA Video Electronic Standards Association VGA video graphics array VRT voltage reduction technology WXGA wide extended graphics array plus WUXGA wide ultra extended graphics array XGA extended graphics array A adaptor A device that provides an interface between two dissimilar electronic devices For example the AC adaptor modifies the power from a wall outlet for use by the com...

Page 301: ...backup A duplicate copy of files kept as a spare in case the original is destroyed batch file A file that can be executed from the system prompt containing a sequence of operating system commands or executable files binary The base two number system composed of zeros and ones off or on used by most digital computers The right most digit of a binary number has a value of 1 the next a value of 2 the...

Page 302: ...emory is a high capacity disc that can be read from but not written to The CD ROM drive uses a laser rather than magnetic heads to read data from the disc CD R A Compact Disc Recordable disc can be written once and read many times See also CD ROM CD RW A Compact Disc ReWritable disc can be rewritten many times See also CD ROM character Any letter number punctuation mark or symbol used by the compu...

Page 303: ...he keyboard to initiate a particular function within a program controller Built in hardware and software that controls the functions of a specific internal or peripheral device e g keyboard controller co processor A circuit built into the processor that is dedicated to intensive math calculations CPS Characters Per Second Typically used to indicate the transmission speed of a printer CPU Central P...

Page 304: ... of manuals and or other instructions written for the users of a computer system or application Computer system documentation typically includes procedural and tutorial information as well as system functions DOS Disk Operating System See operating system driver A software program generally part of the operating system that controls a specific piece of hardware frequently a peripheral device such ...

Page 305: ...s a command to the modem execute To interpret and execute an instruction Extended Capability Port An industry standard that provides a data buffer switchable forward and reverse data transmission and run length encoding RLE support F fast infrared An industry standard that enables cableless infrared serial data transfer at speeds of up to 4 Mbps file A collection of related information a file can ...

Page 306: ... computer s feature in which certain keys in combination with the extended function key Fn can be used to set system parameters such as speaker volume HW Setup A TOSHIBA utility that lets you set the parameters for various hardware components I icon A small graphic image displayed on the screen or in the indicator panel In Windows an icon represents an object that the user can manipulate i LINK IE...

Page 307: ... by manually pressing marked keys Each keystroke activates a switch that transmits a specific code to the computer For each key the transmitted code is in turn representative of the ASCII character marked on the key kilobyte KB A unit of data storage equal to 1024 bytes See also byte and megabyte L level 2 cache See cache Light Emitting Diode LED A semiconductor device that emits light when a curr...

Page 308: ...ment It usually contains integrated circuits that perform the processor s basic functions and provides connectors for adding other boards that perform special functions Sometimes called a main board N non system disk A formatted floppy disk you can use to store programs and data but you cannot use to start the computer See system disk nonvolatile memory Memory usually read only ROM that is capable...

Page 309: ...n memory such as a printer or a mouse Péritel Péritel is a 21 pin connecting cable port system that allows images and high quality stereo sound including Dolby Pro Logic sound formats to be sent from one audio visual device to another It is also known as a SCART connector or Euro connector pixel A picture element The smallest dot that can be made on a display or printer Also called a pel plug and ...

Page 310: ...N jack ROM Read Only Memory A nonvolatile memory chip manufactured to contain information that controls the computer s basic operation You cannot access or change information stored in ROM S S Video Short for Super Video a type of connection used by S VHS videocassette players camcorders DVD players etc to transmit high quality video signals SCSI Small Computer System Interface is an industry stan...

Page 311: ...iles and the COMMAND COM file You can boot a computer using a system disk Also called an operating system disk T terminal A typewriter like keyboard and CRT display screen connected to the computer for data input output TFT display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology with thin film transistor TFT to drive each cell Touch Pad A poin...

Page 312: ... screen that can display its own application document or dialog box Often used to mean a Microsoft Windows window Wireless LAN Local Area Network LAN through wireless communication write protection A method for protecting a floppy disk from accidental erasure ...

Page 313: ...a 1 14 problems 10 17 Bridge media slot 1 7 2 3 9 5 C Cache memory 1 3 Cleaning the computer 4 35 Cooling vents 2 6 D DC IN indicator 2 12 6 3 Display 1 6 2 9 automatic power off 1 10 brightness decrease 5 5 brightness increase 5 5 controller B 1 hinges 2 10 opening 3 9 DLA for TOSHIBA 1 14 4 19 Documentation list 1 2 DVD Super Multi drive 1 5 problems 10 8 using 4 12 writing 4 14 E Environment 3 ...

Page 314: ...stalling 9 17 Removing 9 16 Heat dispersal 1 11 Hibernation 1 12 5 4 Hot keys 1 10 display brightness decrease 5 5 display brightness increase 5 5 display selection 5 4 instant security 5 4 power save mode 5 4 sound mute 5 3 Standby 5 4 wireless setting 5 5 HW Setup 1 12 accessing 7 1 Boot Priority 7 3 CPU 7 5 device config 7 6 display 7 2 general 7 1 keyboard 7 5 LAN 7 6 USB 7 7 window 7 1 I i LI...

Page 315: ...e 9 12 inserting 9 10 problems 10 11 removing 9 11 P Password power on 1 11 problems 10 6 starting the computer by 6 15 supervisor 6 15 user 6 14 PC card 1 7 9 2 inserting 9 2 problems 10 9 removing 9 3 Ports 1 6 External monitor 1 6 i LINK 1 7 USB 1 7 Power button location 2 9 conditions 6 1 hibernation mode 3 13 indicator 6 3 panel power on off 1 11 6 16 shut down mode Boot mode 3 10 standby mod...

Page 316: ...taching 9 28 Soft keys emulating keys on enhanced key board 5 2 Enter 5 3 right Ctrl key 5 3 ScrLock 5 3 Sound System 1 7 4 25 headphone jack 1 8 2 4 microphone jack 1 8 2 4 mute hot keys 5 3 Stereo speakers 2 10 Volume control 2 11 Sound system headphone jack 1 8 2 4 Standby 1 12 setting 3 11 System automatic 1 11 T TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool 1 14 TOSHIBA Power Saver 1 12 TOSHIBA support 10 19 TO...

Page 317: ...User s Manual Index 5 Index X xD picture card 9 9 inserting 9 9 removing 9 9 ...

Page 318: ...Index 6 User s Manual Index ...

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